Aesop's Fables
This animal won the race in "The Tortoise and the Hare."
What is the Tortoise? The moral of the story is that that slow and steady wins the race.
I'm dreaming of visiting this land of leis and luaus.
What is Hawaii? It is the onlu U.S. state to commercially grow coffee, though the University of Florida is now experimenting with growing it.
This party is typically held after a wedding.
What is a reception? The modern wedding reception emerged after World War 2. Previously, the grand balls were reserved for the wealthy, while the those of modest means enjoyed a celebratory tea.
What is a matinee? Matinee movies are less expensive that their evening counterparts. Most Broadway playhouses hold Wednesday matinees.
These birds were used to carry messages over long distances.
What are pigeons? The invention of telegraph led to the replacement of carrier pigeons. They're also known as homing birds because of their ability to find their way home from great distances.
It laid the golden egg
What is the goose? The fable is "The Goose and the Golden Egg." It's a story about greed.
I'm dreaming of the Coliseum, pasta, and biscotti.
What is Rome(or Italy)? Rome is known as the Eternal City.
This party finds guests digging through lights and ornaments and stringing popcorn.
What is tree trimming? The tradition dates to the 16th century, when men would help each other carry trees to their homes.
This wading bird is revered for its striking pink color.
What is the flamingo? Although they are wading birds, they can fly. When they fly, you can see their black feathers.
What is the grasshopper? The tale is "The Ant and the Grasshopper," and the moral is get work done before playing.
I'm dreaming of the Magnificent Mile and deep-dish pizza.
What is Chicago? In 1885, the world's first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was built in Chicago. Today, you can see four states from the top of Chicago's Willis Tower, which stands 110 stories high.
Depending on this natural satellite's cycle, it can be visible from Earth in the morning, afternoon, evening, or night.
What is the moon? The moon rises and falls on its own schedule, without regard for Earth's daytime or nighttime. Before a full moon, you can see it from the afternoon into the night. After the full moon, you can see it from nighttime into the morning.
This flightless bird is found in New Zealand.
What is a kiwi? They are an endangered species, with only five percent of chicks surviving to adulthood.
These animals wanted a king.
What are frogs? "The Frogs Asking for a King" is a tale about a leaderless group of frogs who wanted a king, and the moral of the fable is that you should be careful about what you wish for.
I'm dreaming of snorkeling off the coast of this, the smallest of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is St. John? The island is full of pirate lore. Locals often cite tales of Bluebeard and Captain Kidd's hidden treasures.
This party is held after a betrothal.
What is an engagement party? Traditionally, the bride's parents host the engagement party, which includes some of the same people invited to the wedding. However, now that destination weddings are popular, the engagement party might consist of guests who will not be invited to the wedding.
This Invention is linked to a sharp rise in people reporting that they dream in color.
What is a color television? In earlier studies before color television debuted, more people reported dreaming in black and white.
Some of the population of this five-letter bird doesnt migrate; they remain in North America due to their ability to handle colder temperatures.
What is the robin? The urge to migrate is based on winter temperatures and food availablity.
What is the lion? "The Fox and the Lion" is a story that constrats bashfulness and impudence.
I'm dreaming of visiting this lakeside city in Switzerland, the European home of the United Nations.
What is Geneva? In summer, the city hosts sunrise music concerts starting at 6:00 a.m. and an open-air cinema at night. As a visitor, you can ride public transport for free of charge for the duration of your trip.
What is a masquerade? These parties originated during Carnival season in the 15th century and gained popularity in Venice during the Renaissance. Today, they are popular around Halloween and during Carnical and Mardi Gras season.
If you live in this area, you will experience equal days and nights throughout the year.
What is the equator? The closer you are to the equator, the closer you are to 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime. This is because there is negligible tilt at the equator, and Earth's tilt determines the length of day and night.
The emperor and king varieties of this bird lay only one egg during each breeding season.
What is the penguin? Other penguins lay two eggs each breeding season.